Carsen Edwards is a dynamic scoring guard who ranked among the most productive guards in the country before going on a historic postseason scoring run to lift Purdue to an Elite 8 appearance. A consensus top-115 prospect in the high school class of 2016 out of Atascocita High School, Edwards emerged as an instant contributor for Matt Painter averaging 10.3 points per game as a true freshman. Averaging 18.5 points per game as a sophomore, the Humble, Texas native took a significant step forward and tested the NBA Draft waters before returning for his junior season. He finished his career on a high note averaging 34.8 points per game in the NCAA Tournament and 24.3 overall to earn Consensus All-American 2nd Team honors and carry Purdue to their first Elite 8 appearance since 2000.

Has average size for a point guard measured at 6’0.25 in shoes at the Draft Combine, but has an impressive 6’6 wingspan, a strong 199-pound frame. Terrific athlete who can play above the rim on the move and has great quickness and balance creating shots on the perimeter.

Played one of the biggest roles of any high major player in the country offensively. Was featured extensively in the pick-and-roll and given plenty of freedom to freelance in one-on-one situations but was also used heavily in designed actions away from the ball as Matt Painter found all sorts of creative ways to keep Edwards involved offensively.

Defensive Analysis

Solid defender whose 6'6 wingspan allows him to play a bit bigger than his listed height. Makes some scrappy plays, but gets lost off the ball at times. Far more competitive than most guys carrying the offensive load that he does.